Diesel galas return with SVR’s Spring Diesel Bash

THE first main diesel event following the pandemic lockdown is the Severn Valley Railway’s Spring Diesel Bash on May 13-16.

To comply with Covid-19 restrictions, passengers choose the train and haulage type, and are assigned a private compartment or sociallydistanced table. There will be three round trips, clocking up 96 miles with the chosen motive power, plus additional trips behind Class 17 No. D8568.

The only stations with access to trains are Bridgnorth and Kidderminster. Passengers can alight at each terminus only, take photos if desired, and where the refreshment rooms, pubs and toilets will be open.

The trains available to choose from are:

■ Train 1 Class 50s: Nos. 50007 Hercules, 50035 Ark Royal and 50049 Defiance.

■ Train 2 Hydraulic power:

Locos to be announced.

■ Train 3 Sulzers: Class

33 No. 33108 and special guest Class 47 No. 47773 from the Vintage Trains fleet, Tyseley.

■ Train 4 English Electrics:

Class 40 No. 40106 Atlantic Conveyor, and a visiting Class

20.

In addition, there will be optional trips behind ‘Clayton’ No. D8568, making its first appearance in BR blue livery.

For train times and bookings, visit www.svr.co.uk